29 x The Best Local Bars in Budapest

Explore the vibrant bar scene in Budapest. From cozy cafes to trendy bars, our Spotters have discovered the best local bars to enjoy great conversations and even better drinks. Savor fine whiskies at GoodSpirit Whisky Bar, enjoy live music and a relaxed vibe at Dürer Kert or explore a wide selection of craft beers at Hopaholic. Discover these and many more local gems for a memorable night out in the city!

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29 x our Locals' fav Art & Culture in Budapest

Csendes Vintage Bar & Café

Surrealist blast

"Csendes Vintage Bar & Café" in Budapest means 'quiet' but the name is a bit misleading - it's a buzzy ruin bar without the rains & a comfortable eatery...

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Claudia

Leporatti

Nov 21, 2025

Gólya Presszó

Easy way to meet the locals

Check their program, as they have a lot of fun activities ranging from concerts, queer drag shows and performances to board game evenings and conferences.

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Mária

Morozova

Nov 17, 2025

Lakomatív

For train lovers

The fun part? Your drinks are brought by real model trains! The restaurant is in a cellar with small rails along the walls next to the tables...

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Mária

Morozova

Nov 17, 2025

Hintaló

Endearingly mad bar

Hintaló in Budapest is in the 8th district, the city's most exciting & controversial district, and it's a bar with enormous character itself. It's ALIVE!

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Eszter

Baracskai

Nov 17, 2025

Auróra

Home for the most diverse

Auróra in Budapest is a place to create, attend workshops, concerts, parties, rituals... It's a big survivor in the district and it keeps fighting!

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Eszter

Baracskai

Oct 25, 2025

Szabad Bisztró

Vegan dishes and local drinks

Szabad Bisztró in Budapest has delicious vegan dishes and local drinks, but it's also associated with local initiatives, as with the terrace out front!

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Eszter

Baracskai

Oct 25, 2025

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